#15. Normalizing Mental Health and Support with Julie Raia

Julie was born in Los Angeles and quickly moved with her parents to San Jose, California when she was eight years old. Her parents divorced when she was 15 years old. She received her bachelor's in Art History at San Jose State University and her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology at the College of Notre Dame. She is currently in the second year of her Ph.D. in Criminal Justice. She has been in the counseling field for over twenty-five years, she offers an empathetic and compassionate approach. Her passion is working with adolescents, adults, couples, children of divorce, and those looking to adopt. She also supports others through a life transition which often brings up lots of confusing emotions, including depression and anxiety. She has one amazing daughter she adopted from China at nine months of age. She has a wonderful partner who is a Registered Nurse, three dogs, one cat, and two goldfish. She is active in her private practice in Campbell, California and she provides Services at PayPal and AbbVie for employees. She loves to travel, watch movies and go to art museums. She believes everything happens for a reason and that nothing is random. We are all a part of each. Love comes first. Connect with Julie: [email protected] Honor the Journey Counseling Books mentioned on the show: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle - https://amzn.to/3WLyTKf The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukav - https://amzn.to/3G9XcdF ——— Enjoy this Podcast? Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your friends so that they can be educated, informed, inspired & empowered! Questions? You can contact me through my website www.PocketsofKnowledge.com or find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/desireedstanley/. Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. If you enjoyed today’s episode of the Pockets of Knowledge Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends! ——— Please note that this episode may contain advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. This podcast is intended to educate, inspire and empower you on your personal journey. This is not intended to treat any medical condition. I am not a medical doctor and do not offer any professional health or medical advice. If you are suffering from any medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified health professional.